You are not far from UCSF and Stanford cancer centers -- both are members of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of 20 leading cancer centers across the US. NCCN member facilities are where the most up-to-date treatment protocols are developed.

At the very least, your dad should be encouraged to get a second opinion at one of those centers.

-- Leslie

Leslie

April 2006: Husband dx by dentist with leukoplakia on tongue. Oral surgeon's biopsy 4/28/06: Moderate dysplasia; pathology report warned of possible "skip effect." ENT's excisional biopsy (got it all) 5/31/06: SCC in situ/small bit superficially invasive. Early detection saves lives.